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FG55 ZGD

2005 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,819 mi
Last recorded121,819 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Citroen Xsara71,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZGD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 121,819 miles

Advise both sides rear tires perished on side wall.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre damaged on side wall. Run flat.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2017 121,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise both sides rear tires perished on side wall.

Advise exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre damaged on side wall. Run flat.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 104,745 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 73,748 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 73,748 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside rear tyre worn on both edges

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,761 miles

engine top cover losse

oil leak front of engine cover under car

Fail 27 Oct 2011 57,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine top cover losse

oil leak front of engine cover under car

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,604 miles

offside rear seat missing at time of test

Fail 27 Oct 2010 48,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,710 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2009 38,710 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres perishing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,482 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

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FG55 ZGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 71,718 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 ZGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FG55 ZGD is a 2005 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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